For the first time ever, the Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain opened for mountain bikers this summer and made the dream of riding the alpine a reality. The Elements of Perfection team and riders went all out for the final video of the series and the result is as unique as the ride.

The elevation opened new doors for filming and a heli was brought in for unique aerial coverage of the entire trail. Photo - Mark Mackay

Fall riding in Whistler is some of the best of the year and this year was nothing short. Day after day of clear skies and warm temperatures gave the crew ample opportunity to film when the light was at its best. Photo - Mark Mackay

The first few days of filming weren't the greatest as clouds rolled late in the evenings. It a least allowed for some fun and creativity. Photo - Mark Mackay

Although Top of the World is now closed for the season as we wait for the snow to fly, there is no doubt that its return in 2013 will be even more anticipated than the last.

Nice vid and trail 'n all, but I hate the way that people smash berms as soon as a camera is pointed at them. And groms see this and think it's the way to ride.
Smashing berms makes Baby Trailbuilder cry.

Also, it's my understanding that you don't need to 'smash' berms. Putting a little extra loose dirt on it before the shot and tapping the rear brake hard should have the same effect - pretty sure that's what was done here.

^ You might be right, but that's not what everyone is going to copy. Same as braiding, people do it in videos, everyone catches on and starts doing it then soon the trails and forest start to look a mess. People who make videos need to be aware of the influence it has. All of us strive to ride to a level we see in these vids, and the video makers need to adopt some social responsibility in that regard. I don't mean to rag on the video makers, they do an awesome job and the riders are great, but things like this leave a mark. I don't have a problem with anyone doing anything on or to a trail, as long as the person doing it can and does fix it for the next person.

A lot of people ragged on TOTW when it first opened. I was glad to ride it a couple of times and it just got better and better as more and more sections opened. It's one of my favorite rides in whistler.

"Top of the World" trail was the first trail my wife and I rode on our honeymoon this August. It's absolutely incredible, and this video really captures the contrast of the alpine singletrack opposed to the rest of the downhill park. Amazing.

I have to thank Duncan Mainland and Richie Schley for taking me to the peak a couple of years ago before the average person could go, it was a unique experience to say the least.... But that was before this trail was built!!! Can't wait to come back! That was a wicked vid!